Turquoise, Yellow Turquoise, New Jade and Rhyolite Chip Necklace and Bracelet Set

I got some new beads in the mail (yes, I ordered more beads) and couldn't wait to make these two pieces. I was inspired by a necklace worn by an America's Next Top Model model, and I think these turned out pretty nicely, if I do say so myself. ;)

I used Yellow Turquoise, Turquoise, New Jade and Rhyolite chips, all bought from firemountaingems.

Beading Fool - Shell and Amazonite

I have been beading like a fool these last couple days. I also started a new hobby.....SEWING! (scary prospect) I needed something to carry my jewelry around in when I do shows so I broke out the new machine and made my first thing EVER! I got the material dirt cheap and it's pretty heavy duty, so that was an added bonus. There is a lot of flaws on the bag, but, with time, maybe I'll start getting into sewing as well.

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This is a fun little necklace that I made yesterday. I got the shell disk beads from Michaels and used delica seed beads in the color "rootbeer". Brown is a very popular color these days and I've been using brown in a lot of my pieces.

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Amazonite is another gemstone that I use often. I really like the shade of this stone. This necklace has sold very well for me. I use clear/silver lined sead beeds and silver metal beads to compliment the pretty color of the stone.

Gemstone of the Moment: Kambaba Jasper

Gemstones are said to have certain "powers". Whether I believe in these powers or not remains to be seen, but I do find it interesting to read about the stones I am using.

My new favorite gemstone to use is Kambaba Jasper (Africa). This black and green swirly stone sometimes reminds me of a Van Gogh painting.

It's said that Kambaba Jasper helps dietary stabilization, assimilation of minerals and vitamins, and cleanses the body of toxins. In addition, this type of jasper may help to soothe your nerves and helps to ease your state of mind.

Addicted.

Some people are addicted to alcohol, others to gambling. Me? I'm addicted to beads. I have another order arriving today (hopefully today, I've got the shakes). Perhaps an intervention is in order?

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This bracelet is one of my best sellers. I usually use (as pictured) China's Finest glass beads for the cube, 6mm, (once in a while I use Swarovski cubes) and swarovski squaredelle spacers. I used 38 mm silver plated tube beads, daisy spacers, silver metal beads, 4mm crystal bicone beads and a sterling silver heart toggle to finish the bracelet.

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This is a 3 strand pearl necklace made of glass based pearls. (A great deal on firemountaingems.com, by the way). I think it looks very elegant without having to buy real pearls, which can be very pricey. I used an extender, so it ranges from 18".5 -21.5" (approx.)

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This necklace is one of my favorites. I had every intention of selling it, but I decided to keep it for myself, being the greedy beader that I am. Smokey quartz makes up the body of the necklace and the pendant is rose quartz.

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Made with leopardskin jasper (7mm x 3mm) and black sead beads. I string most of my necklaces on 7 strand acculon stainless steal. I used headpins for the dangles.

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I made this rich colored necklace with a pack of value gemstones (carnelian? sardonyx?) and tear drop tiger eye gemstones. For spacers, I used rootbeer colored and clear/silver lining seed beads. Inside length: 16.5" Outside length: 18.5".

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These bracelets and matching earrings were made with daisy spacer beads, silver metal beads and colored 6mm czech glass beads. When I go to craft shows, these are some of my best sellers.

January 7th

This necklace was made with an assortment of multicolored glass beads. I usually end up with a bunch of beads that don't have a lot of matches, so I gathered them together to make this necklace.

This necklace was made with amber colored glass beads as well as very pale pink glass based pearls. I used gold colored eye pins to connect the beads. It's 18.5 inches long.